resources for students/families

Google Docs

Getting Started with Docs

• Creating or importing files

• Editing and formatting a Doc

• Sharing and collaborating files

• Printing and downloading Docs

• Accessing Calendar, Notes, & Tasks

• Beginner Tips

  • Access stored Drive files offline

  • Create document templates

  • See changes in Drive files & folders

  • Check or revert to earlier file versions

  • Share “Make a copy” links to your files

  • Share links to PDF versions of your files

  • Work with Microsoft Office files

  • Use shortcuts to create new files

• Intermediate Tips

  • Add and edit images

  • Add flowcharts and diagrams to files

  • Create automatic outlines in Docs

  • Present during a video meeting

  • Share content with a group

  • Email collaborators

  • Mark a shared file as final

  • Restrict sharing options on Drive files

  • Set an expiration date for file access

  • Transfer ownership of a file

• Advanced Tips

  • Create an out of office document

  • Do more with add-ons and scripts

  • Create professional-looking newsletters

  • Space table rows and columns evenly

  • Translate Docs into other languages

  • Find and add citations to your document

  • Type with your voice

  • Add Keep notes to documents

  • Share a file publicly

  • Publish files as web pages

Google Forms

Forms Cheat Sheet

• Create a new form

• Add questions

• Edit questions

• Choose form settings

• Preview your form

• Send your form

• Pause or stop response collection

• See responses in Forms

• See responses in Sheets

• Download responses as a CSV files

• Print a form and responses

• Beginner Tips

  • Use shortcuts to create new files

  • Copy a form or quiz

  • Create document templates

  • Add section breaks to long forms

  • Change a form’s confirmation message

• Intermediate Tips

  • Share content with multiple people

  • Let people edit survey responses they submitted

  • Randomize questions and answers

  • Send a form with pre-filled answers

  • Get attachments from form respondents

• Advanced Tips

  • Add forms and surveys to your site

  • Get an email for new form responses

  • Set up online event registration

  • Show form questions based on answers

  • Do more with add-ons and scripts

Google Slides

Slides Cheat Sheet

• Create a new file

• Import and convert existing files

• Choose a theme and layout

• Add and edit content

• Customize your slides

• Create and arrange slides

• Present your slides

• Beginner Tips

  • Share presentations

  • Add comments and replies

  • Chat with people directly

  • Download versions in other formats

  • Make a copy

  • Email a copy as an attachment

• Intermediate Tips

  • Add and edit images

  • Create document templates

  • Add flowcharts and diagrams to files

  • Insert and edit charts

  • Present during a video meeting

  • Share content with a group

  • Email collaborators

  • Mark a shared file as final

  • Restrict sharing options on Drive files

  • Set an expiration date for file access

  • Transfer ownership of a file

• Advanced Tips

  • Hold audience Q&A during presentations

  • Import themes from other presentations

  • Get suggested content for presentations

  • Space table rows and columns evenly

  • Do more with add-ons and scripts

  • Share a file publicly

  • Publish files as web pages

Getting started with Flipgrid

• Help guide for students

• Infographic 1 on Zoom Etiquette

• Infographic 2 on Zoom Etiquette